For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,210 students in Lanier County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lanier County, GA are Lanier County Elementary School and Lanier County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanier County, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lanier County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lanier County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Lanier County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 W Patten Ave
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-8247
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Lanier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lanier County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lanier County, GA include Lanier County Elementary School and Lanier County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lanier County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lanier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier County?
Lanier County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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